Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Ericsson Boosts HSPA to 42Mbps



Who needs 4G? Ericsson is busy upgrading the current HSPA 3.5G to 42Mbps downlink. Some of this speed can be had by simply upgrading the software at the Ericsson base station. Carriers like Telstra in Australia will have an easy time upgrading to this new speed limit. Now we need some devices to be introduced soon so we can take advantage of this new speed limit of wireless goodness.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

AB900 car speakerphone announced


Rock your car with the new wireless car speakerphone from Sony Ericsson

10 February 2009

Transform your car into your very own wireless jukebox with the AB900. The Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone allows you to play your favourite tracks loud and proud while you safely make and receive calls.

February 10, 2009 – Bored and stuck in traffic? Not anymore thanks to the AB900! Stream your favourite songs from your mobile phone to the AB900 and it will broadcast them loud and clear over your car audio system. Thanks to the RDS feature you’ll never have to search for the right frequency in order to stream your favourite tunes through your car speakers.

The AB-900 offers a complete car experience to keep you safe and focussed when you’re on the road with a convenient call-handling display, easy access to your five favourite numbers and voicemail at just the touch of a button. Hands-free calling has never been easier or safer thanks to the AB900. Your music will simply pause when you take an incoming call and resume when your call ends. And with 26 hours of talk time and an amazing 40 days of standby time, you won’t find yourself continually hunting for the charger to be connected.

The AB900 will help you stay connected wherever you are - no installation required! And it can easily be switched between vehicles – just strap this ultra-portable car speakerphone onto your sun visor. It can even be used in the office for conference calls or at home for hands-free chatting.

Jacob Sten, Head of the accessories division at Sony Ericsson, said: “In line with increasing legislation around the world preventing the use of phones in the car environment, Sony Ericsson offers a range of easy-to-install car speaker phones that facilitate a complete in-car experience when driving and talking. The AB-900 is perfect for consumers who are on the road often and want to optimise their time in the car, staying safe as they stay in touch or enjoying their music whenever and wherever the road takes them.”

Sony Ericsson continues to leverage the company’s Bluetooth™ expertise to ensure the full compatibility of a large selection of phones and applications. The extensive portfolio of in-car accessories includes hands-free devices that allow users to communicate conveniently and safely when driving.

At a glance

Colour

1 kit with two panels; Black and silvers mesh

Attachment

Visor strap

Materials

Coloured plastic

Batteries

BST-38

Standby/talktime

Up to 1000 h / 26 h (Streaming music: Up to 18 h)

Size

120x69x16mm

Weight

117g

Bluetooth™ version/profile

A2DP/2.0+EDR

Bluetooth™ range

10m

No. of keys

6

Noise reduction

Yes

Echo cancellation

Yes

Compatibility

Most Bluetooth™ phones from SEMC & other brands. Please visit www.sonyericsson.com for further information.




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C903 sample pic

Virgile from Planete Nokia has posted a shot of a bunch of C903's by a C903. Here you go.

Live photos of W395 and C903

Virgile over at Planete Nokia has posted a photo review of both the C903 and W395. Click the respective links at the bottom to see more pics.







C903
W395

C901 Filippa announced





Today, SE also announced the C901. It is basically a K850i update for select markets. Main differences are just updated software and HSPA 900/2100 in addition to the QuadBand GSM/EDGE. This is just a small release for SE as it is not a global release. Too Bad no aGPS or North American version.

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C903 Frances announced



The midtier C903 has been announced as well. This is a solid mid range phone with 5MP Autofocus camera, Photoflash LED, aGPS, QuadBand GSM/EDGE, two flavors of HSPA (900/2100 in C903, 850/1900/2100 in C903a), 2.4" QVGA screen, TV-out, and an emanual on the phone. It is availble in Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red. Look for it in the spring with a decent price tag.

Take special pictures in style with the Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot™

10 February 2009

Seeing is believing with the C903 Cyber-shot™. The slick and stylish mobile phone has a unique sliding lens cover to make great photography as easy as one, two, three.

London – February 10, 2009 – The C903 Cyber-shot™ is made for taking memorable pictures – just slide down the protective lens cover and shoot! The slim slider has dedicated camera keys and an impressive five megapixel camera to create big pictures with rich details and true colours.

Packed full of features the C903 Cyber-shot™ will give you the best picture possible with Face Detection, finding up to three people in the frame at a time and Smile Shutter™ which automatically picks out beaming smiles. Snap up to nine images in quick succession using BestPic™, pick your best and delete the rest.

“The C903 Cyber-shot™ adds a creative and stylish mobile phone to our mid-range segment.” said Daniel Sandblom Global Business Marketing Manager at Sony Ericsson. “The C903 Cyber-shot™ furthers Sony Ericsson’s digital camera heritage and makes capturing special images even more memorable.”

Show off your images with the crystal clear, auto rotating 2.4” display, send them to your blog or connect to your TV screen using the TV-out function and get up close and personal.

The C903 Cyber-shot™ also comes complete with aGPS – never lose track of where you took an image or where you are – simply tag your photos to a location or use the feature to find your way home or to the pub.

The C903 Cyber-shot™
Made for taking memorable pictures

  • Snap really clear, big pictures with auto focus and the five megapixel camera
  • Turn your subjects into stars with Smile Shutter™ and face detection
  • View images on the big screen using TV-Out cable
  • Tag a place-name to your memories or stay on track with aGPS

The C903 Cyber-shot™ supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 900/2100. C903 Cyber-shot™ will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red.

The Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot™ at a glance

Camera

5.0 megapixel camera
Up to 16x digital zoom
Photo fix
Picture blogging
Video blogging
Auto focus
Smile Shutter™
Face detection
BestPic™
Photo flash
Video recording
Image and Video stabilizer
Snapfish™

Music

Media player
Album art
PlayNow™
TrackID™
Mega Bass™
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

Access NetFront™ Web browser
Web feeds
Photo feeds
Picasa™
Flickr™

Communication

Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Video call

Messaging

Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Exchange ActiveSync
Chat View (TBC)
Instant messaging

Design

Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation
Auto rotate

Entertainment

3D games
Motion gaming
Java
FM radio with RDS
Video streaming
Video viewing
Media
YouTube™
Walk Mate
Tracker
TV-out

Connectivity

Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
USB mass storage
USB support
Synchronization
PictBridge

Organizer

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer

Location-based services

Geo tagging of photos
Google Maps™
aGPS
Wayfinder Navigator™ (3-month trial version)

Accessories

In-Box:

  • C903
  • Battery
  • Battery Charger
  • Stereo portable handsfree
  • User guide (e-manual on the phone

Facts and Figures 1)2)

Size: 97 x 49 x 16 mm
Weight: 96 grams

Colours:
Laquer Black
Techno White
Glamour Red

Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2.4 inches

Phone memory: Up to 105MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs

Availability and versions

Networks
C903:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSPA 900/2100

C903a:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.


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W395 Yao announced



Today, SE as announced the W395. It is similar to the F305 and shares many of the same traits, 2.0MP fixed focus camera, 2" 176x220 screen, QuadBand GSM/EDGE, and small slider form factor. What it was as upgrades include stereo speakers, better stereo headphones, and Walkman software. There will be just one version and will be available within a few weeks.

Boost your sounds with the Sony Ericsson W395 Walkman™ phone

10 February 2009

Sony Ericsson is bringing great music to the masses with the slick slider W395 Walkman™ phone, complete with large powerful built-in stereo speakers. Experience high sound quality and thumping bass that lets you share the concert experience with friends.

London – February 10, 2009 – Today’s announcement sees Sony Ericsson putting youth at the forefront with the W395. Enjoy a full range of great music through special stereo speakers that boost your sounds or pump up the volume with the HPM-64 stereo headset with stereo widening for a great sound experience.

The affordable W395 also comes complete with dedicated control keys for managing your music, a 1GB memory card and an FM radio to keep users up to date with the latest tracks. Sony Ericsson favourite TrackID™ will help you find that elusive song, even if you’re not sure of the name, while PlayNow™ provides a full range of mobile entertainment content downloadable from your handset – from unique themes and wallpapers to specially developed ring tones.

“Sony Ericsson takes pride in understanding the youth market, and the W395 is a mobile phone that caters to all their needs with great music quality.” said Alexandre Cardon, Global product marketing manager (music) at Sony Ericsson. “Our most affordable Walkman slider phone to date allows users to share music with friends as well as video clips and photos for the ultimate entertainment experience.”

If music is not enough and photography is more your forte use the 2.0 megapixel camera for snapping shots and share them through your blog or via Bluetooth™ to friends.

The W395 Walkman™
Pump up the volume with the following features:

  • Powerful built-in stereo speakers with high quality bass
  • Stereo headset to turn your phone into a dedicated music player – be your own DJ
  • True music machine with Walkman™ music player, TrackID™ and PlayNow™
  • TrackID™ - find the tracks you love easily
  • PlayNow™ - download a full range of mobile entertainment
  • Crystal clear 2.0” display – view your photos in all their glory
  • Motion gaming support.

The W395 Walkman™ supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. W395 Walkman™ will be available in selected markets from Q1 in the colours Dusky Grey and Blush Titanium.

The Sony Ericsson W395 Walkman™ at a glance

Camera

2.0 megapixel camera
Up to 2.5x digital zoom
Photo fix
Picture blogging
Video recording

Music

Walkman™ player
Stereo speakers
Album art
Equaliser
Stereo widening
PlayNow™
TrackID™
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

Openwave™ Web browser

Communication

Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert

Messaging

Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)

Design

Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

3D games
Motion gaming (support)
Java
FM radio with RDS
Video streaming
Video viewing

Connectivity

Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
USB mass storage
USB support

Organizer

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer

Accessories

In-Box:

  • W395
  • Battery
  • Battery Charger
  • 1GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
  • USB cable
  • Stereo portable handsfree
  • HPM-64 Stereo headset
  • User book

Facts and Figures 1)2)

Size: 96 x 47 x 14.9 mm
Weight: 96 grams

Colours:
Dusky Grey
Blush Titanium

Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
Size: 2.0 inches

Phone memory: Up to 10MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 480 hrs

Music listening time: Up to 12 hrs 30 min

Availability and versions

Networks
W395:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q1 2009.


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